Crossbrace clamp assembly

Abstract

A crossbrace, for fitting between intermediate bent sections of a motorcycle handlebar, is formed at its respective ends with a part spherical knob. It is then clamped to the bar, by way of these knobs, by two clamp portions at each end. Each clamp portion has a part spherical recess and the knob is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has a recess of part-circular section and the bar is received and clamped between these recesses. Each clamp portion also has one or preferably two apertures for the fasteners, such as bolts and nuts for effecting their attachment in facing and clamping disposition around the bar and the knob of the crossbrace.

1. A crossbrace clamp assembly for a handlebar comprising:
 an elongate crossbrace having first and second ends and each said end being formed with a part-spherical knob; 
 two clamps, one for clamping each said knob to the handlebar at spaced apart locations, in which respect each clamp includes two separate clamp elements adapted to be opposedly mounted, 
 wherein each said clamp element comprises:
 a facing surface formed with a part-spherical recess and a further recess having a part-circular cross-section, the part-circular recess of each clamp element being tapered so as to form a close fit with a corresponding tapering shape of the handlebar; 
 at least one aperture therethrough; and 
 at least one fastener for each clamp, which fastener, in use, engages through the apertures in the opposing clamp elements of each clamp to clamp them securely to both the handlebar and the respective crossbrace knob with the respective crossbrace knob received between the part-spherical recesses of the opposedly mounted clamp elements and respective handlebar locations received between the recesses of part-circular cross-section of the opposedly mounted clamp elements of each clamp. 
 
 
   
   
     2. An assembly as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein each clamp element is formed with two apertures, each aperture being adjacent to a side of the part-spherical recess, and two fasteners are provided for each clamp for engagement through these two apertures in each opposing element of each clamp so as to clamp them to both the handlebar and the respective crossbrace knob. 
   
   
     3. A motorcycle handlebar fitted with a crossbrace assembly according to  claim 1 .